Installation Guide

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WOOD HANDLING AND FINISHING
READ BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
WOOD HANDLING
UNFINISHED TREADS AND HANDRAILS ON THE JOB SITE WILL ABSORB MOISTURE FROM THE AIR. THESE MUST BE
SEALED WITHIN 1 WEEK TO AVOID ADVERSE AFFECTS ON THE WOOD.
NEARBY PLASTERING, TILE WORK, CEMENT OR BRICKWORK INTRODUCE ENOUGH WATER IN THE IMMEDIATE
ENVIRONMENT FOR THE WOOD TO BE AFFECTED.
IF NEEDED, STORE THE WOOD PROVIDED IN A COOL, DRY AND STRUCTURALLY STABLE LOCATION.
WOOD FINISHING
A. SAND ALL WOOD SURFACES BEFORE APPLYING ANY STAIN OR POLYURETHANE. NEARLY ALL PROBLEMS WITH
FINISHING OCCUR DUE TO IMPROPER SANDING PRIOR TO STAIN OR POLYURETHANE APPLICATION. TREADS
MAY RUB TOGETHER, OR AGAINST OTHER SURFACES DURING HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION. THIS MAY
CREATE "SHINY SPOTS" WHICH PREVENT AN EVEN FINISH. TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRANSPORTING
TREADS.
B. SAND ALL WOOD SURFACES WITH 100 TO 220 GRIT RATING.
C. APPLY A STAIN IF ANY COLOR OTHER THAN THE NATURAL FINISH IS DESIRED.
D. THREE COATS OF SEALER MUST BE APPLIED TO ALL WOOD SURFACES. INADEQUATE FINISHING OF ALL SIX
SIDES OF A TREAD (WHICH INCLUDES THE BOTTOM) WILL ALLOW MOISTURE TO BE ABSORBED.
E. CHECK WITH YOUR PAINT SPECIALTY DEALER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS IF NEEDED.